“lh[kks vkSj dekvks”
“Learn & Earn”
A Skill Development Initiative for Minorities
Government of India
Ministry of Minority Affairs
June 2013
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, “lh[kks vkSj dekvks”
“Learn & Earn”
INDEX
Guidelines Particulars Page Number
Para No.
1 Introduction of the Scheme 3
2 Objectives of the Scheme 5
3 Scope of the Scheme 6
4 Eligibility of PIAs and Trainees 7
5 Components of the Scheme 8
6 Pattern of Funding 12
7 Release of Funds 14
8 Procedure for Application 15
9 Duration of Project and its Component 16
10 Placement and Post Placement Support 17
11 Management Information System 18
12 Knowledge Partner/Technical Support 19
Agency- Supervision and Quality
Management
13 Project Monitoring 20
14 Audit 21
15 Project Completion 21
16 Terms and Conditions 21
17 Mid-Term Appraisal 22
Appendix 23-27
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, lh[kks vkSj dekvks
Learn & Earn
A Central Sector Scheme for Skill Development of Minorities
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 According to latest Report of National Sample Survey Organization –
61st Round (2004-05) published in March 2007, self employment in the
Rural areas– in agriculture as well as non agriculture – was the main
statue for the Religious Groups. In 2004-05, 26% of Muslims and
35% of Christians depended on “self employment in agriculture”,
whereas in “self employment in non-agriculture sector”, 28% of
Muslims and 15% of Christians were involved.
1.2 In Urban India, during 2004-05, proportion of Muslims households
depending on “self employment”, “regular wage/salary” and “casual
labour” were 49%, 30% and 14% respectively, whereas for the
Christian it was 27%, 47% and 11% respectively.
1.3 In Rural areas, the Workers Population Ration (WPR) among the males
of all ages in 2004-05 was the highest among Christians (56%)
followed by Hindus (55%) and then Muslims were the lowest (50%).
Similarly WPR for Females for Christians (36%) and Hindus (34%) was
much higher than that for Muslims (18%).
1.4 In Rural India, the unemployment rate was higher in Christians (44%)
followed by Muslims (23%) and Hindus (15%). Similarly in Urban
India the unemployment rate was highest among Christians (86%)
followed by Hindus (44%) and Muslims (41%).
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“Learn & Earn”
A Skill Development Initiative for Minorities
Government of India
Ministry of Minority Affairs
June 2013
1
, “lh[kks vkSj dekvks”
“Learn & Earn”
INDEX
Guidelines Particulars Page Number
Para No.
1 Introduction of the Scheme 3
2 Objectives of the Scheme 5
3 Scope of the Scheme 6
4 Eligibility of PIAs and Trainees 7
5 Components of the Scheme 8
6 Pattern of Funding 12
7 Release of Funds 14
8 Procedure for Application 15
9 Duration of Project and its Component 16
10 Placement and Post Placement Support 17
11 Management Information System 18
12 Knowledge Partner/Technical Support 19
Agency- Supervision and Quality
Management
13 Project Monitoring 20
14 Audit 21
15 Project Completion 21
16 Terms and Conditions 21
17 Mid-Term Appraisal 22
Appendix 23-27
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, lh[kks vkSj dekvks
Learn & Earn
A Central Sector Scheme for Skill Development of Minorities
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 According to latest Report of National Sample Survey Organization –
61st Round (2004-05) published in March 2007, self employment in the
Rural areas– in agriculture as well as non agriculture – was the main
statue for the Religious Groups. In 2004-05, 26% of Muslims and
35% of Christians depended on “self employment in agriculture”,
whereas in “self employment in non-agriculture sector”, 28% of
Muslims and 15% of Christians were involved.
1.2 In Urban India, during 2004-05, proportion of Muslims households
depending on “self employment”, “regular wage/salary” and “casual
labour” were 49%, 30% and 14% respectively, whereas for the
Christian it was 27%, 47% and 11% respectively.
1.3 In Rural areas, the Workers Population Ration (WPR) among the males
of all ages in 2004-05 was the highest among Christians (56%)
followed by Hindus (55%) and then Muslims were the lowest (50%).
Similarly WPR for Females for Christians (36%) and Hindus (34%) was
much higher than that for Muslims (18%).
1.4 In Rural India, the unemployment rate was higher in Christians (44%)
followed by Muslims (23%) and Hindus (15%). Similarly in Urban
India the unemployment rate was highest among Christians (86%)
followed by Hindus (44%) and Muslims (41%).
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